A longitudinal exploratory study on finger knitting focusing oriented : therapy and mindfulness

Abstract

Mental health issues should be confronted by everyone, especially living in such a rapid developing world. People employ art therapy as an outlet for their negative thoughts. Finger knitting, a new solution integrating technology and art, has numerous benefits, such as providing a sense of satisfaction from creation, simplicity, systematic skill and economical and time efficiency. Hence, this study thus aimed to explore the possibility of using finger knitting to cope with various moods and facilitate personal growth. Four sessions finger knitting workshop and interviews were done and participants were extremely satisfied. It was found that finger knitting helped to improve self-esteem and facilitate mental health. It also promoted active lifestyle and enhanced social involvement. It thus suggested finger knitting have high possibility to be a therapy and worth of further study.